Assistant Professor - Elementary, Early and Special Education - Early Childhood Education

Assistant Professor - Elementary, Early and Special Education - Early Childhood Education

Southeast Missouri State University


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200039-01

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

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Position Summary

Assistant Professor - Early Childhood Education (Tenure Track)

Department of Elementary, Early and Special Education

Primary Responsibilities

All tenure track faculty members teach the equivalent of 12 hours per semester and maintain active scholarly work in their field. This position would include both undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Early Childhood Education program.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D. or ABD (with degree completion by August 2022) in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, or a related field. Graduate level course work in early childhood education is required; Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited / government certified university
• Teaching certification Early Childhood Education
• Minimum of five years full time, PreK - 3rd grade teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development in early childhood education
• Knowledge of national (NAEYC) teacher preparation standards and current trends in educator preparation
• Demonstrated potential for successful teaching at the college/university level
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly work, i.e. research and/or publications
• Experience or knowledge of using technology in instruction, including online teaching
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.



Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available August 1, 2022 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 30, 2022.



To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of teaching certification
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
• Names and contact information of five references

Additional Information

Departmental Information: The College of Education, Health, and Human Studies at Southeast Missouri State University has an award winning teacher preparation program that is CAEP (formerly NCATE) accredited and approved by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Department of Elementary, Early, and Special Education department offers undergraduate programs that are recognized by the Association for Childhood International (ACEI), the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Additionally, graduate programs and course work are offered in elementary, early childhood, and exceptional child education. The teacher preparation programs are experiential and field-based, with faculty actively involved in area PreK - 12 schools.

University Facts: Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive regional state university with five colleges, approximately 10,000 students, and a faculty and staff of approximately 1,000. Southeast, a moderately selective institution, offers baccalaureate, masters and specialist degrees, and participates in joint doctoral programs with the University of Missouri. Cape Girardeau, a historic city overlooking the Mississippi River, is the hub of a thriving county with a population of approximately 78,000. Serving a region of more than 500,000 people, it is the largest center for retail, medical, manufacturing, communications, and cultural activities between St. Louis and Memphis.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/3538548/assistant-professor-elementary-early-and-special-education-early-childhood-e




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